Childminder EY290094

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2016 20 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she has valid public liability in place, keeps written records for the administration of medicines and accidents and displays her certificate of registration.  The childminder uses ongoing observations and makes accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses this information to plan for children's next steps in learning.  The childminder has clear boundaries and routines which help to support children to behave appropriately. Children behave very well. They look after toys and resources, show respect and are polite and well mannered.  Partnership working with other professionals is well established and effective. This makes a positive contribution towards meeting children's individual needs and helps the childminder to develop her own knowledge and skills further.  The childminder is caring and nurturing. She forms secure relationships with the

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This provision is good

children. Children's physical and emotional well-being are supported well. They are growing in confidence and developing their social skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Strategies to fully engage parents in their children's learning and development are not yet effective.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to encourage older children to develop their early reading skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 refine strategies to engage parents and encourage their support in their children's learning and development at home  provide more opportunities for older children to engage in stories and books and develop their early reading skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's premises used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at policies and a range of other documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members and training in paediatric first aid.  The inspector and childminder discussed children's learning following observation of the children in the setting.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the potential signs of abuse. She has accessed recent training to update her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder fully understands all new legislation and requirements. Regular checks of the premises are made by the childminder to identify potential risks and remove or minimise any hazards. Children's progress is monitored well. This helps to identify any gaps in learning and swiftly close them. The childminder reflects on her provision in order to improve outcomes for children. She has made significant progress since her last inspection. For example, the outdoor area has been reorganised to allow children more access to resources. She has added more resources and also has plans to develop it further. The childminder gathers the views of parents, children and other professionals. She uses these to improve her setting even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified, experienced and uses good teaching strategies to extend children's learning. She uses the interests of the children to develop their knowledge and skills. Children enjoy playing with play dough, making marks and cutting out shapes, using a wide range of resources. The childminder plays alongside the children, demonstrating how to use different tools. Children confidently ask questions and the childminder increases their knowledge through conversations. Interactions are natural and demonstrate a close bond between the children and the childminder. Mathematical language is used by the childminder throughout the activity to support the children's understanding of shape and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are very settled. The childminder is a good role model and shares positive relationships with the children. She gets to know children well by gathering information from parents and other professionals. Children respond well to the childminder's clear, age-appropriate and consistent behavioural expectations. Positive praise and reassurance are regularly used to help promote children's self-esteem. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe and explains the consequences of their actions. Children's health and hygiene are well promoted. They have regular opportunities to be physically active and enjoy the fresh air. The childminder provides nutritionally balanced meals and snacks. She discusses making healthy choices to help children learn about food that is good for them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress based on their starting points, including those who have special educational needs. They are motivated to learn new skills, try different activities and socialise with other children at toddler groups. The childminder makes good use of local facilities and transport links to broaden children's experiences. Children are developing confidence in their own ability. The childminder makes sure that children are well prepared, both emotionally and developmentally for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290094 Local authority Staffordshire Inspection number 1053162 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Penkridge, Stafford. She operates her provision all year round from 5.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She offers overnight and weekend care.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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